Free Synagogue of Flushing, Reform synagogue in Flushing, Queens, US
The Free Synagogue of Flushing is a synagogue in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York, located at the corner of Kissena Boulevard and Sanford Avenue. The building has a neoclassical facade with Ionic columns and stained glass windows in the Tiffany style.
The synagogue was founded in 1917 by the Hebrew Women's Aid Society to serve the local Jewish community in Flushing. In 2009, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its architectural value.
The congregation follows Reform Judaism, with a strong focus on social justice and dialogue with other faiths. Men and women take part equally in services and community gatherings, which shapes the daily life of the place.
The building sits at a busy intersection in Flushing and is easy to reach by public transit. It is a good idea to check in advance whether visits are possible, as access may depend on ongoing services or events.
The stained glass windows were restored between 2009 and 2011 by the New York Landmarks Conservancy, an effort that was considered unusually thorough for a building of this size. The project was treated as a reference case in preservation circles at the time.
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